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I have heard the word Midrash various times before now but I do not know what it means. I think it relates to a certain type of Jewish story. But what does it mean? Is it related to parable, or allegory?

I have been ignorant and did not see this board. I did not even know it existed having only just seen it. I apologise for making no individual welcome but make a general welcome for all if that should suffice. Peace upon all, Dave

I have a question to ask. How is evil treated in the east? I have seen pictures of paintings that were Buddhist and Hindu showing Hell, and Heaven in Confucian art. There were demons and hell of a kind there. Is this influenced by Christian beliefs, or is there a real sense of evil, or...

I am living around San Diego at the moment though living arrangements are not settled. I have started working in a new position as administrator at a law firm. My real name is not actually Dave. When I first connected to the world wide web I used an alias to stop myself being identified as it...

I have just used quick Reply. I like that feature. Are you going to keep it? You said you would be upgrading the board again. How much is sacred here and how much to be removed? Quick Reply is a good feature and I am happy to use it. :)

**Culture Watch** The Mystery of the Resurrected Rabbi Jesus provides the way of faith. by David A. Wade As an evangelical, I challenge any pseudo-gnostic ideas of Jesus. The Jesus Seminar often appears arrogant in its treatment of the foundations of Christian belief. Yet after an...

Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all people. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to all even to the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid...

I now have two stars under my name. What does that mean? I can only imagine that it is to be regarded as a good and interesting thing but I do not know of this system.

If Jesus had not died, would you still believe? I have just read a post by victor claiming that the Essenes say that he did not. I believe the Koran says similar. So I am now thinking on the importance of the event and as to whether Christianity falls if Jesus is not dead? If he had not died...

Barnabas has always been an intriguing fellow. Somehow I always imagine a very good natured but very good humoured fellow, tirelessly moving from moment to moment. So interesting that you already see him as a workhorse! Yet I know so little of him but somehow his impression seems already fixed.

Once there was God, and only void surrounding. Then God conceived of stars and worlds, and life upon them. Truly God is wiser than I. I marvel at all forms around me, whether rock or plant or mammal or Man, and I see God alive in every shape and colour, scene and movement. The Creator has been...

When Jesus was asked which of the Ten Mosaic commandments were the most important, he made the following recorded reply: Luke 10:27 "And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy god with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy...

For what it's worth, following is a document I found elsewhere on the web and have saved to my computer which I found most interesting. I am profoundly fascinated by historical research into the development of the New Testament. I cannot call myself a scholar but I do enjoy reading on any aspect...

I have been looking around the site (at what you actually have up) and noticed a piece in your general articles section, which refers to a Foundationist Church. I have not yet read all of the article, but it does cause some concern. I joined this site believing that I would be among open-minded...

I wouldn't mind seeing a few new avatars around here. :) I can only find hindu or Islamic. Have you anything Christian yet? Nothing strong as I still wish to wear my liberal badge.